At the grave of Russia’s Prigozhin, followers hail a warrior
August 30, 2023 4:25 PM ST PETERSBURG, Russia – Followers of mutinous Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin laid flowers, messages and poetry at his grave on Wednesday, hailing him as a…
Situation in Gabon, West Africa a big issue for Europe – EU’s Borrell
August 30, 2023 3:29 PM TOLEDO, Spain – European Union defence ministers are to discuss the situation in Gabon, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday, adding that a…
Recent coups in West and Central Africa
August 30, 2023 3:19 PM A group of senior military officers in Gabon announced on national television on Wednesday they had taken power and election results were annulled, just minutes…
Voluntary deforestation carbon credits failing: Study
August 30, 2023 3:00 PM Only about 6% of offset projects resulted in carbon reduction through forest preservation, according to a new study published in Science. Read More
Climate change may increase conflict deaths, says IMF
August 30, 2023 2:39 PM Climate shocks don’t cause conflicts, but they worsen existing unrest and exacerbate other underlying fragilities. Read More
EU fossil fuel energy production hits record low: Report
August 30, 2023 2:33 PM Fossil fuels now make up Europe’s “lowest share ever of the power mix” at 33%, Ember Climate says. Read More
Oil firms pay Instagram, TikTok influencers for ads
August 30, 2023 1:56 PM Influencers are promoting major oil firms like BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies. Read More
Ukraine says it shot down all 28 Russian missiles and 15 drones launched overnight
August 30, 2023 1:55 PM Ukrainian air defences shot down all 28 Russian missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched overnight, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces,…